EP 6 | Daryl Moore: Finding Fitness After Injury & Modeling for your Kids

Summary In this episode, host Daniel Hickman interviews Darryl Moore, a dedicated father and accountant with a passion for staying active and competing in various sports. Darryl shares his perspective on work-life balance and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle while working in an office environment. He emphasizes the importance of celebrating small wins and teaching his children the value of doing their best in any situation. Darryl also opens up about his biggest accomplishment as an athlete, overcoming a knee injury and the mental and emotional challenges that came with it. He highlights the power of positivity, gratitude, and surrounding oneself with positive influences. Finally, Darryl discusses his ongoing competitive pursuits as a dad and the motivation he finds in setting an example for his children. In this conversation, Daryl Moore shares his journey of exploring different fitness approaches, from running events to Spartan races and CrossFit. He emphasizes the importance of competing with oneself and finding a balance between personal growth and comparison. Daryl discusses how his training schedule and style have changed since becoming a father, highlighting the need for time management and creating a routine. He also shares the benefits of training mentally and physically, including clarity of mind and improved physical capabilities. Daryl offers advice for dads who have lost touch with their health, emphasizing the importance of finding their why and setting small goals. He concludes by sharing his upcoming racing schedule and contact information. Takeaways

• Maintaining a healthy work-life balance is crucial for fathers, especially those with demanding office jobs.
• Celebrating small wins and doing one's best in any situation can have a positive impact on personal growth and motivation.
• Overcoming injuries and setbacks requires mental strength and a positive mindset.
• Gratitude and surrounding oneself with positive influences can help overcome challenges and maintain a competitive edge. There is not one way to approach fitness and staying competitive. It is important to find what works for you and be open to trying new things.
• Time management and creating a routine are crucial for balancing personal fitness goals with family responsibilities.
• Training not only benefits physical health but also provides mental clarity and a sense of accomplishment.
• Competing with oneself and setting small goals can help maintain motivation and track progress.
• Finding your why and staying disciplined and consistent are key to achieving your fitness goals.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:09 The Importance of Balancing Work and Fatherhood 05:57 The Impact of Celebrating Small Wins 08:54 Overcoming a Knee Injury and Mental Challenges 26:54 The Competitive Edge and Competitive Spirit 33:59 Current Competitive Events as a Dad 34:40 Introduction and Background 35:10 Exploring Different Fitness Approaches 36:05 Discovering Spartan Races and CrossFit 37:01 Competing with Oneself and Changing Perspectives 37:30 Competing to Be a Better Man and Father 38:28 Balancing Comparison and Personal Growth 40:53 Training Schedule Before and After Fatherhood 41:46 Creating a Routine and Managing Time 43:11 Incorporating Family Time and Special Projects 45:06 Benefits of Training Mentally and Physically 46:20 Diligence and Time Management 50:34 Coaching Kids and Positive Parenting 51:20Involvement in Kids' Sports 56:04The Importance of Fun and Connection 57:36Advice for Dads Who Have Lost Touch with Their Health 01:01:28 Spirit Animal: The Wolf 01:04:26 Finding Your Why and Setting Small Goals 01:06:43 Daryl Moore's Racing Schedule 01:08:15 Conclusion and Contact Information

About Daryl Moore:

• Bakersfield, CA , 38 years old
• Accounting Manager – mostly in the Ag business, some banking

How many kids do you have (please include ages)?

• 2 Kids – Ages 8 and 6

What was your biggest accomplishment as an athlete?

• Recovering from my recent knee injury.

What is your biggest accomplishment as a father (non-athletic)?

• My kids have assurance in my abilities as a father.

When did the competitive side of you begin? and please walk us through the sports you may have played as a kid into an adult

• Youth – played tee ball and baseball.
• Middle School – played flag football (RB, WR, CB) and basketball (PG).
• High School – played football (RB), basketball (PG), and ran track (100m, 200m, 4X100 relay, and long jump)

What kind of competitive events did you compete in before kids as an adult?

• Running Events – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
• Spartan Races – Trifecta (Sprint, Super, Beast)
• Indoor Soccer
• Intramural Sports During College - Basketball

What did your training schedule look like before kids?

• Gym/home workouts 3-4 times a week (1 hr) – Lifting
• Run 3 times a week (30 mins-1hr)
• About 5-7 hours a week

What kind of competitive events do you compete in now as a father?

• Running Events – 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
• Spartan Races – Trifecta (Sprint, Super, Beast)
• Dekafit – Trifecta (Strong, Mile, Fit)
• Crossfit – Crossfit Open (In house competition)

What does your training schedule look like now as a father? (hours per week est)

• A mixture of crossfit and hybrid training – 5 to 6 six times a week
• Run 3– 4 times a week
• About 8-10 hours a week

How have you adapted/adjusted and what changes have you made competing and/or training as a father?

• Time management (Still a work in progress) - Waking up and working out as early as 4am or starting after the kids have gone to bed. Ultimately, making sure I can fit it in within the day.

What are some things or ways you stay present as a father balancing training and fatherhood?

• I make sure I'm present and involved in the things that are important to my children. Asking them questions about their day, taking them to and picking them up from school, and getting to know them as individuals.
• Being involved with the academics and helping coach when they play sports.
• Celebrating their good grades and areas of improvement with specific school subjects.
• Joking, laugh, dance (horribly 😊) and play board games, build puzzles, etc.
• Also explain why I'm why and what I'm training for. Get them involved in a stretch/yoga session, run, or quick workout session. Participate in some of the workout drills/movements. I want them to be about of the process also. Take them to some of the events.

Why do you train and/or compete? What drives that bug in you to compete?

• Internal drive for continuous improvement. Forward progression. Challenging myself, despite being uncomfortable. Ultimately, maintain a me versus me mentality.

What are the most notable improvements you've noticed from staying fit and/or competing in fitness events? What changes have you experienced that you would most likely brag about to a friend?

• I'm able to spend more time playing sports or running with my boys. Being about to pick them up without hurting/straining myself. Better mobility and reduced medical concerns (family history of high blood pressure and diabetes).
• I don't brag much, but sometimes laugh when people say I'm crazy for doing spartan races, Dekafit competitions, and crossfit workouts. On the other hand, it's also given me the opportunity to motivate others to push themselves out of their comfort zone and work towards being more disciplined with regards to their health. It even gets others interested in going to any of those types of events.

What benefits do you get out of training and competing?

• Pushing myself to new limits
• Meeting new people
• Learning new techniques or ways of training for race efficiency

What kind of time management hacks have you conquered? Training in am or pm etc?

• I am a better athlete in the morning for sure. Haha I starts my day off right.
• Writing down a plan or list of things that need to be done the next day.
• Setting up the workout area ahead of time.
• Writing the workout on a small whiteboard.
• Meal Prep

What advice would you have for those men out there that lost connection with their health when they finished competing as an athlete or as a first-time dads that lost touch with their competitive edge and respect for the man in the mirror?

• Start slow. Set specific goals. Be disciplined and build.

What is your spirit animal and why?

• Wolf – I took a spirit animal quiz. 😊
• The power of the wolf brings forth instinct, intelligence, appetite for freedom, and awareness of the importance of social connections. When the wolf shows up in your life, pay attention to what your intuition is telling you.

What big races, or events, coming up for you this year?

• Deka Mile – March 25Th Warrior Fitness in Fresno, CA
• Deka Fit & Hyrox - TBD

How can everyone find you and follow what you're doing (IG handle, website etc)? any sponsors or upcoming items you want to share?

IG handle: d_moe1